gene 2,503 words KG: PVALB 2026-03-27
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PVALB Gene - Parvalbumin

🧬 Gene Info
Gene SymbolPVALB
Protein TypeSignaling Protein
Target ClassSignaling Protein
FunctionNo known druggable mechanism
Mechanism of ActionNo known druggable mechanism
Primary Expressiona specific subset of GABAergic interneurons known as fast-spiking parvalbumin-positive (PV+) interneurons, which play critical roles in regulating cor
DruggabilityLow (0.34)
Clinical StagePhase II
Molecular Weight12 kDa
Amino Acids109 aa
PathwaysAutophagy, Epigenetic, GABAergic signaling, Thalamo-Amygdala Signaling, Wnt
UniProt IDP20472
Ensembl IDENSG00000100347
GeneCardsPVALB
Human Protein AtlasPVALB
Associated DiseasesALS, AUTISM, Aging, Alzheimer, Alzheimer'S Disease
Known Drugs/Compounds17-β estradiol
InteractionsNR3C1, FKBP5, TAU, SST, PENK, TRKB
SciDEX TargetView Target Profile (3 clinical trials)
SciDEX HypothesesClosed-loop transcranial focused ultrasound to res
Closed-loop transcranial focused ultrasound with 4
Closed-loop tACS targeting EC-II PV interneurons t (+9 more)
KG Connections637 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsNCBI GeneHPASTRING

Knowledge Graph

Related Hypotheses (27)

Prefrontal sensory gating circuit restoration via PV interne
Score: 0.59
Closed-loop transcranial focused ultrasound to restore hippo
Score: 0.71
Closed-loop transcranial focused ultrasound with 40Hz gamma
Score: 0.69
Closed-loop tACS targeting EC-II PV interneurons to suppress
Score: 0.67
Closed-loop tACS targeting EC-II parvalbumin interneurons to
Score: 0.66

Related Analyses (7)

Circuit-level neural dynamics in neurodegeneration
neuroscience · archived
Neuroinflammation resolution mechanisms and pro-resolving me
neurodegeneration · archived
Lipid raft composition changes in synaptic neurodegeneration
neurodegeneration · completed
Cell type vulnerability in Alzheimers Disease (SEA-AD transc
neurodegeneration · archived
Tau propagation mechanisms and therapeutic interception poin
neurodegeneration · archived

See Also (15)

Aging vs Neurodegeneration: Mechanistic Comparison Matr
mechanism · KG edge: associated_with
Alzheimer Indonesia
institution · KG edge: activates
APP Gene Dosage Reduction Therapy for Down Syndrome
idea · KG edge: associated_with
ARID1B
gene · KG edge: regulates
ACSL4 Gene - Acyl-CoA Synthetase Long Chain Family Memb
gene · KG edge: co_discussed

Knowledge Graph (12 edges)

PVALB interacts_with NR3C1
PVALB associated_with TNF
PVALB associated_with APP
PVALB associated_with BDNF
PVALB associated_with DLG4
PVALB expressed_in Amygdala
PVALB interacts_with FKBP5
PVALB participates_in Prefrontal inhibitory circuits
PVALB studied_in neuroscience
PVALB co_discussed SIRT3